Hakone
Seek happiness in serenity and hot springs
Historic checkpoints mark a location famous for hospitality and legends in lakes and mountains. Mt Fuji permeates views with volcanic springs making it a world-class resort with eclectic art and luxurious inns.
Discover Hakone
Go west of Tokyo to wind through hills and valleys, part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Small villages and hamlets located south of Mt Fuji make iconic views abound. Soak in 17 types of therapeutic hot spring baths. At Owakudani eat rejuvenating black eggs boiled in volcanic waters. Take a boat out on tranquil Lake Ashi and roam through the outdoor sculpture park and Picasso gallery for geometric figures. Symmetric peaks of Mount Fuji evade eager photographers, but here is the place to capture every angle.